David L Smelley Obituary
David L Smelley of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on September 6, 2026. David, born on April 27, 1949, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David L Smelley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, D. Harold Smelley and Berdiana Vining Carpenter Smelley. He is survived by: his wife Susan Davis Smelley; his children, Dr. Christopher Lloyd Smelley (Ashley) of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Ryan Davis Smelley (Amy) of New Orleans, Louisiana and Heather Smelley Rachal (John) of Stonewall, Louisiana; his grandchildren, Madalyn Elizabeth Smelley, Jackson John Rachal, Frank Christian Smelley, Pierce David Rachal, Davis Peyton Rachal, Harrison Clay Smelley and Graham Michael Smelley; and his brother Allen Watts Carpenter of Ruston, Louisiana.. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Osborn Funeral Home (3631 Southern Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104). A celebration of life was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in David's honor to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA.
